1
as in hints
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flickers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmers
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The surface of the bay glimmers all the way to the islands on the ethereal horizon.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
There are a few glimmers of Moriarty’s future sensibility, although for the most part Sherlock and Moriarty remain steadfast pals.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the days since the war in the Middle East began, there have been some glimmers of hope among Iranians, particularly after news broke that the strikes had killed Iran’s hard-line Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country with an iron grip for 36 years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
But there are glimmers of hope beyond the carnage, too.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The surface of the bay glimmers all the way to the islands on the ethereal horizon.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
There are a few glimmers of Moriarty’s future sensibility, although for the most part Sherlock and Moriarty remain steadfast pals.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the days since the war in the Middle East began, there have been some glimmers of hope among Iranians, particularly after news broke that the strikes had killed Iran’s hard-line Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country with an iron grip for 36 years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Uranus is high in the southern sky near the Pleiades star cluster, and vivid Jupiter glimmers up in the east.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmers
Noun
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There are hints tossed out to suggest his characters’ inner recesses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are hints that some forms of present animal life predated the Cambrian.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But most of all, Australia showed flickers of the joy that fueled Hamilton for so much of his F1 success in the past.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats showed flickers of promise, nearly defeating Troy and Georgia Southern in the regular season.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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And, of course, there are plenty of custom ceramic elements in a nod to Clase Azul’s decanters, along with touches of the brand’s signature blue hue and art galore.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lindsay Lohan flashes a smile while filming her upcoming series Count My Lies in New York City on April 1.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Glimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmers. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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